2 November 2015
The
regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by
Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home. An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin
Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the
Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.
A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was
conducted.
There
were 35 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 1 Guests present
Guest Speaker. No guest
speakers at this meeting
Reading of the minutes. Minutes were
posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site. Approved as Written.
Finance Report. Finance
officer and Adjutant presented finance reports.
Duane Kalous of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved
as presented.
New
Members: Jason Grissom, Michael Mangus, Wesley Shockey Gary Sorber and Gene
Bradbury were presented as a new member to the American Legion and were
welcomed as new members to the Post.
Old
Business:
Post
cleaning has been a struggle to get people to participate in. Because of this and offer was made by Debby
Crawford and Connie Evans to do a deep cleaning once a month for a cost of
$200.00. Susan Lee moved that this be
approved and the motion was seconded.
After discussion it was approved by a vote of the membership. Cost to paid from the Canteen Fund.
Heater
for the patio has been purchase and installed.
Installation cost was donated by Phil Horner.
Members
were reminded that the legion dues are scheduled to increase to $40.00 after
the first of the new year. All were
advised to pay their dues by 20 December 2015 to avoid the increase for the
2016 membership year.
Rib
Feed is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2015. Serving to run 5 – 7 PM. Smoking of the ribs to begin at 7AM. Members wishing to help are welcomed.
Web
site was discussed by the committee looking into upgrading the Post's
electronic presence on the web. It is
estimated that the initial cost for the new web site would be $1000.00 to cover
all costs. Further action was tabled in
order to contact John Wilson regarding the current site used by the post.
Breakfast
for the Mulvane Marauders is schedule for November 14, 2015 at 8:30 AM. The Marauders has guaranteed a minimum of 35
for this first meal. Post members and
there guest are also welcome to come in and eat.
New
Business:
Veterans day Flag Retirement and
dinner hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to honor the veterans is scheduled for
November 11, 2015. Flag retirement will be at 5 PM and a program and dinner to
follow.
Bierrocks will be served from 5
– 6:45 PM on 19 November 2015.
The annual Post Thanksgiving
dinner is scheduled for November 23, 2015.
The meal will turkey and ham prepared by the post officers and a covered
dish brought by those attending the dinner. Volunteers are welcome in the preparation,
serving and clean up of the meal.
The idea of a Christmas party
was brought up and a request presented for someone to head up the planning and
execution of the event. No one stepped
up to lead the event.
For Good of the Legion
Legion Rider: The VA Christmas party is scheduled for
December 20, 2015. The Wichita Area
Technical Center will be dedicating their new veterans center. All members are welcome to attend.
Patriot Guard: Nothing reported
Sons of the American Legion: The
SAL Children’s Christmas party will be held 12 December 2015 from 2 – 5 PM.
Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing reported
Rick Babinger passed on an
invitation from the North Rock Road Sam's Club for all veterans to enjoy a
breakfast that will be served the morning of 11 November 2015. There will other incentives available for
those attending.
The big screen and projector
have been installed and are ready for use for any event that could use them.
Jerry Allen brought up the
Douglass High School Veterans Day program.
All veterans are welcome to attend.
Sick Call:
No one reported
Having
no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing
prayer.
The
meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting
scheduled for 7 December 2015.
